On Dec 30th, Burnley and Stoke City will play a match in Stoke in a Championship match. Weather on match day is looking like a windy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 6 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. In their last match, Stoke City recorded a 2-2 draw against Rotherham United. Jordan Thompson struck first for Rotherham United on an own goal in the 45th minute, then Tyrese Campbell tied it up for Stoke City in the 61st minute . Stoke City is looking for direction having 4 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches, while 1st placed Burnley is fresh off their 3-1 win against Middlesbrough. Duncan Watmore scored the first goal for Middlesbrough in the 49th minute, then in the 60th minute, Jordan Beyer sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Manuel Benson But luckily in the 67th minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Manuel Benson. Burnley is on a hot streak lately, with 8 wins in their last 10 matches.
On Wednesday Oct 5th, Burnley hosted Stoke City in their last match together. Burnley and Stoke City battled to a 1-1 draw. Connor Roberts scored the first goal for Burnley in the 54th minute, then Harrison Clarke tied it up for Stoke City in the 87th minute on a feed from Tarique Fosu-Henry earning Stoke City a comeback draw.
Manuel Benson has been on a hot streak lately. In the last 5 games, the midfielder has scored 5 goals for Burnley. For Stoke City, their top scorers are Liam Delap and Tyrese Campbell, each having 2 goals in their last 5 matches.